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| Birdman | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 135 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Feb 2012 - 03:49 Post title : Premature belt replacement | | | I took my Bird in for it's 18K mile service and much to my surprise the mechanic advised me that the belt was "wearing weirdly" and needed replacement. I had noticed some infrequent chirping which I put down to dust on the belt as the roads out here in the desert have lots of dust and grit on them. Apparently there was excessive wear on the belt and the mechanic was able to persuade Triumph to give me a new belt as a gesture of goodwill even though my bike is out of warranty. I paid for installation but have no complaints as I feel I was well treated by Triumph.
I have not been diligent in keeping the belt clean but will from now on.
Has anyone else had to replace a belt with less than 20K miles on it ?
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Feb 2012 - 05:42 Post title : Re: Premature belt replacement (Re: Birdman) | | | Can you describe the condition of your oringinal belt which required the need for replacement??? In other words,just how bad was it??? Thank you. Dave!!!
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| Birdman | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 135 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Feb 2012 - 06:18 Post title : Re: Premature belt replacement (Re: davetac1) | | | I never saw the damaged belt and the mechanic wasn't there when I picked the bike up today.
I will give him a call next week and ask for more details
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Feb 2012 - 06:24 Post title : Re: Premature belt replacement (Re: Birdman) | | | See if you can get or borrow the old belt,take some pics of it, and post em.That way we can all see and know what to look for in the future. Dave!!!
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 19 Feb 2012 - 23:20 Post title : Re: Premature belt replacement (Re: Birdman) | | | I've been having belt chirp problems for nearly 6,000 Ks of the 16,000 the bike has on it. The dealer is now asking for a replacement under warranty from Triumph.
I'll ask to take a photo of the old belt if I can.
Gonzo
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Red XIII
Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 19 Feb 2012 - 23:20 Post title : Re: Premature belt replacement (Re: Gonzo) | | | Damn it... Forgot the Fave Thread checkbox again. :(
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Red XIII
Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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